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Happy Days DCC

602 W NOPAL ST, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834-3137

Operation number:
55484
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Dimmit
Capacity:
79
License effective:
January 31, 1997
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8308769462
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 26 available inspections for Happy Days DCC from January 25, 2022 through August 17, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 26 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on March 26, 2026 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from May 28, 2026 through August 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
26

11 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
26

9 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
20

6 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

26 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
1

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of four employee training records were not available for review.
Correction deadline
March 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 26, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Official code
746.901(6)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Infant feeding instructions had not been updated in over 30 days for one infant not yet ready for table food.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Safety drills have not been documented since April 2025.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation was not following all field trip requirements when taking children for walks around the neighborhood. Some examples include: children did not wear any identifying information with the operation's name and phone number such as a shirt or nametag; permission slips were not always signed; there was no 48-hour notice posted; emergency consents or contact information was not taken.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3001 - Field Trips - Ensure Safety
Official code
746.3001
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation that they were offering field trips as a service.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
Official code
746.301(7)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The operation was out of ratio when they go on walks outside of the daycare in the neighborhood. There were at least 12 children present ranging in age from 18 months to 4 years old with only 3-4 caregivers present.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public
Official code
746.1801(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver stepped out of their classroom for a very brief moment leaving children unsupervised.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of information gathered, a caregiver did not give a child a piece of candy after the child misbehaved. The candy was given to the rest of the children in the class.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Official code
746.2805(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of information gathered, a caregiver used a food item as a reward after a piece of candy was given to children for good behavior.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
Official code
746.3301(h)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Re-cite: Four infants were observed to be swaddled while asleep in their crib for naptime. The sleep exception forms on file did not indicate that swaddling was medically necessary. This was corrected when it was addressed and the swaddles were removed.
Correction deadline
November 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director's record was lacking an annual training topic.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 out of 4 employee records reviewed were lacking 6 annual training hours for the 2023-2024 training year.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Two infants were observed to be swaddled while laying in their crib for naptime. The sleep exception forms on file did not indicate that swaddling was medically necessary. This was corrected when it was addressed with the caregiver and the swaddles were removed.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Two classrooms were observed to come inside from outdoor activities and the children did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregivers and the children washed their hands.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Official code
746.3417(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing table in a toddler room needs to be replaced. It is missing a part of the smooth surface covering making it difficult to sanitize.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The children's products certification was last certified on 01/03/2023. This was corrected at inspection when the form was updated and posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not follow suspension and expulsion policy.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
Official code
746.501(a)(8)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregivers of the center used language not appropriate for children.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The center was cited for a caregiver inappropriately grabbing a child.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver went to open front door and left another caregiver in charge of 2 classrooms which put caregiver out of ratio.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Children under 5 years old were playing in open space that was not fenced in.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Official code
746.4305
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The center did not have proper loose fill depth underneath swings.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A wood door on playground was broken and screws were exposed. The grass was high in some areas of playground and sharp thorns were in tall grass.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was using language that humiliated the children.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was concentrating on the negative behavior and not offering praise or encouragement for positive behavior.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
Official code
746.2803(4)(A)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of ten children's records evaluated lacked a copy of immunization record.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)